Gender Identity Research & Education Society

Philanthropy & Partnerships with GIRES

A trusted charity, transforming for the future

For nearly 30 years, the Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) has advanced understanding and inclusion for trans and gender diverse people of all ages.

Today, GIRES is evolving into a national hub of research, resources and training – helping educators, employers, healthcare professionals and policymakers deliver meaningful change.

This is an exciting moment to get involved. With your support, we can expand our impact and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion become a lived reality for all.

Why your support matters

Your philanthropy, grants, or corporate partnership will enable GIRES to:

  • Preserve and expand research archives such as the Legacy of Kindness project, safeguarding the history of the trans community for future generations.
  • Maintain and develop community resources like TransWiki and the Trans Autism Resource Directory, ensuring reliable information and guidance remain accessible to all.
  • Deliver training and e-learning for professionals across schools, workplaces and healthcare, embedding trans inclusion into everyday practice.

Amplify lived experience through initiatives that connect evidence with real lives, ensuring research leads to meaningful, long-term change.

      

Ways to contribute

For Grant Givers

  • Core Costs: Support us with funding for staffing and operational costs.
  • Major Projects: Help us to realise delivery of our 3-year transformational projects, including; building the GIRES website as a central resource hub, developing an accessible trans research database, an upscaled trans community resource database, and an improved training and educational platform
  • Development Support: Talk to us about what additional technical and personnel guidance you can provide, as either short-term or ongoing support.

For Individuals

  • Major Gifts: A transformative donation that fuels strategic projects.
  • Patron Circle: Ongoing annual or monthly support sustaining our core work.
  • Legacy Giving: Leave a lasting commitment to equality for future generations.

For Businesses

  • Corporate Partnerships: Align your brand with credible, evidence-led inclusion.
  • Bespoke Training: Support while strengthening your organisation’s EDI credentials.
  • Event Sponsorship: Link your name to respected research, education and community projects.

Join us in creating lasting change

Your grants, philanthropy or corporate partnership has the power to shape a future where trans and gender diverse people of all ages are included, respected and supported.

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Trust & Transparency

GIRES is a registered UK charity (No. 1068137). All donations are tax-efficient where eligible and are used with full accountability and reporting to maximise social impact.